My online journal

Why the canvas makes or breaks a painting?
A blank canvas is the beginning of a journey, where the first stroke of the paintbrush leads to artistic creation and self-expression. The canvas invites us to endless possibilities and is the foundation of every artwork that one might create. Therefore, to start off your artistic journey on the right footing, it is important to select a canvas that is better suited for your artistic vision and to preserve your

5 Tips to Varnish your Artwork
Why varnish your paintings? Artists send incredible amount of time, effort and money to produce artwork which we want to endure the test of time. This is where varnish comes in to ensure that your paintings are well preserved and they look the best when being viewed by potential buyers

She is King
“In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders.”— Sheryl Sandberg. Female empowerment has been my consistent source of artistic inspiration and ambition since I could remember. One can just take a look at my paintings and see the adulation that I have for the female spirit and form. It is unfortunate that the world sometimes

Kristel Bechara
Award-winning contemporary artist best known for her dynamic patterns and expressive colours. Her artwork demonstrates the revolutionary creation of photographic imagery with oil, acrylic and giclée printmaking mediums to depict emotion.